Clinical Nurse 2- Inpatient- Labor & Delivery- FT- Nights- Pennsylvania Hospital

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague to join their dedicated team. This role emphasizes holistic, family-centered care for patients during labor and delivery, requiring collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality outcomes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on patient safety, evidence-based practices, and lifelong learning. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is the perfect fit.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania required.
• Over 15 months of relevant professional nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional practice competency domains including CQI and Evidence-Based Practice.
• Utilize data and quality improvement methods to enhance patient safety.
• Engage in effective collaboration and innovative problem-solving.

Skills

Patient Care

Evidence-Based Practice

Teamwork

Technology/Informatics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

About the Labor & Delivery Department

The Labor & Delivery at Pennsylvania Hospital provides holistic, family-centered services to the childbearing population of the Tri-state area including Central and Southern New Jersey, Northern Delaware, and the Greater Philadelphia area and its suburbs.

Labor & Delivery (L&D) is a Level III, tertiary care facility, located on the third floor of the Preston Building, offering:

• Management of uncomplicated pregnancies during labor, delivery, and recovery
• Management of complicated pregnancies during labor, delivery, and recovery
• Operative procedures including cesarean sections, hysterectomy, tubal ligation, and D&E
• Antenatal testing such as BPP, NST, AFI, and ultrasound
• Interruption of pregnancy for genetic indications via cerclage removal, dilation & evacuation, and prostaglandin induction

Role Overview

The Clinical Nurse 2 Colleague is a registered nurse practicing as a full partner in the healthcare team, demonstrating safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. They possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude to meet professional nursing standards, work independently in patient care, and collaborate with the healthcare team to provide individualized, comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional practice competency domains including CQI, Evidence-Based Practice, Leadership, Person and Family Centered Care, Professionalism, Safety, Technology/Informatics, and Teamwork
• Utilize data and quality improvement methods to enhance patient safety and care quality
• Evaluate and incorporate current evidence into clinical practice
• Engage in effective collaboration and innovative problem-solving within the care system
• Recognize and respect patient and family preferences, values, and needs
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning, ethical practice, and community outreach
• Minimize risks and ensure safety for patients, families, providers, and self
• Use appropriate information and technology tools for communication, knowledge management, and decision support
• Participate actively in teamwork to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree required
• Over 15 months of relevant professional nursing experience and completion of the Nurse Residency Program preferred

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other protected status under law.